Skin lightening product "Skin White Lightening - P
Skin lightening product "Skin White Lightening - P was recalled on 26 August 2011 under EU Safety Gate alert 0849/11. Chemical risk reported by The Netherlands. The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0,033 % by weight of clobetasol propionate which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
| Alert Number | 0849/11 |
| Brand | MC Afro |
| Category | Cosmetics |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | Switzerland |
| Model Number | EAN code 87741800003; Batch code 802015; Mfg. d.: 03/2008; Exp. d.: 03/2013; 1 oz |
| Published | 26 August 2011 |
Risk Description
The product poses a chemical risk because it contains 0,033 % by weight of clobetasol propionate which is prohibited by the Cosmetics Directive 76/768/EEC.
Product Description
Skin lightening gel packaged in a pink and white cardboard box, marked with the symbol indicating the product can be used for a 6 month period after opening.
🧪 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical hazard related to Skin lightening product "Skin White Lightening - P.
About this risk
This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin.